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What's Open, Closed on Memorial Day?
In honor of Memorial Day, many offices and agencies are closed.A All government offices are closed today.
House Hunt: What Can $500,000 Get You?
It's no secret: There are a lot of houses on the market right now.A With that in mind, Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Patch has unrolled a new feature.
Regional Crime Report: Woman Charged In Fatal Crash
Skokie Woman Charged In Fatal Crash A 23-year-old Skokie woman was charged in the crash that killed an 8-year-old boy , according to a police statement released Wednesday.
No new trial for Algonquin woman in murder-for-hire case
An Algonquin woman who was convicted of a murder-for-hire plot against her now ex-husband has failed in her bid to win a new trial.
Trail Gap Bridges a Connection Over Fox River
Fellow runners, walkers and bicyclists, please give a nod if you've had the dreamy vision of someday living in a world where non-motorized transportation is the norm rather than the exception, with a plethora of peaceful trails that connect us and provide pathways between destinations.
Area Students Recognized for Academic Achievements
Area college students graduated and/or have been recognized for the following academic achievements: DePaul University Dean's List In order to qualify for the Dean's List at DePaul, students must earn above a 3.0 grade point average on a four point scale.A The following local residents made the Dean's List at DePaul University for the winter ... (more)
Cash Stolen in Algonquin Bank Robbery
The Algonquin Police Department is investigating a bank robbery reported Wednesday afternoon at Fifth Third Bank in Algonquin, 450 S. Algonquin Road.A The man accused in the robbery got away with an undetermined amount of cash, according to an Algonquin Police Department press release.A The man, described as 30 to 40 years old and Hispanic, entered ... (more)
Algonquin pool passes still offered at discount
ALGONQUIN – The Lions Armstrong Memorial Pool will open for the summer on Saturday and is scheduled to stay open through Labor Day weekend.
Algonquin condo developer may settle for apartments
Does it matter if Riverside Plaza in Algonquin ends up being a rental development rather than a condo building as originally planned? Members of the Algonquin downtown planning study steering committee, which includes residents and business owners, hold a variety of opinions on the matter, which Algonquin trustees debated Tuesday night.
Riverside Plaza Developers to Give Update to Algonquin Village Board
Riverside Plaza Developer John Breugelmans plans toA provide an update on his vacant property at Routes 31 and 62 during Tuesday's Committee of a Whole meeting in Algonquin, village officials told the Northwest Herald.
Blotter: Teen Faces Drug Charges; Area Man Arrested for Domestic Battery
The map at the top of this page shows the locations and details on police reports provided by theA Lake in the Hills Police Department A and theA Algonquin Police Department A over the past week.
Dozens Participate in Run for Recreation; Race Results Posted
Algonquin's Run for Recreation took place over the weekend with dozens of area runners participating in the inauguralA 10-mile race.
Public Input Sought in Woods Creek Watershed Plan
Area government officials are looking for the public's input on ways to address the degrading water quality of Woods Creek Watershed.
Blotter: LITH Man Arrested for Battery; Teen Faces Drug Charge
The map at the top of this page shows the locations and details on police reports provided by theA Lake in the Hills Police Department A and theA Algonquin Police Department A over the past week.
Camp Algonquin rebirth in the works
A game of horse shoes at Camp Algonquin. For more than 100 years, the camp was a getaway for many.
Chicago NATO Summit: A Suburbanite's Survival Guide
For the first time the North Atlantic Treaty Organization will be holding a summit in an American city other than Washington, D.C. In addition to global leaders, more than 2,000 journalists and countless demonstrators and activists are expected to inundate the Chicago area.
Homes Recently Sold in Algonquin, LITH
Recently Sold Homes in Algonquin, Lake in the Hills 1641 Glengarry Court in Algonquin sold for $122,500 on May 4. The 3-bedroom, two-bathroom home had 1,649 square feet.
Huntley Village Board Considers Requests, From Signs to Funding
A It maybe the beginning of summer, but planning for Fall Fest 2012 is well under way.
D-158 going digital in reading
ALGONQUIN – District 158 is throwing out textbooks to teach elementary students reading and literacy through digital tablets, a transformation that will cost the district $3.2 million over the next three years.
Lake in the Hills teacher's last bell
Kindergarten teacher Kathleen Bacon hands out stickers to Tucker Wall , 5, of Lake in the Hills, and Ian McShane, 6, of Algonquin, during class Tuesday at Lincoln Prairie Elementary.